Iv’e been wood working for about 6 years since my son gave me a Jet 10 inch power saw. since then I graduated to taking a class at Pinole Valley high school and then Mt Diablo adult Ed. I am now retired and working in the Rossmoor wood shop.
Built a Greene and Greene style desk and Gamble Entry table from plans in wood mag which I have adapted to that style
more photos to appear here once I learn more about this site and how to post photo’s…
See my website which shows projects presented at Diablo woodworkers page.

I just did an exhaustive search of router bits on the internetHere is what I found:
Colors:
Bright yellow: Sommerfield… China?
Garnet Red: Porter Cable
Purple : Katana and some Grizzly
Blue: Bosch and Ryobi
Pale Yellow : ...

My shop group ( Retired folk) was donated many short cut offs of ipe, epe..Can they be used for making cutting boards?
I know this stuff is hard and hard on tools…is it hard on people who use them?should we just throw it away or make someth...

I’ve been busy making the parts fit sanding and then staining with Red Mahagony….Lyptus turned out darker than I imagined but it is cool.. The bread boards were also Lyptus but a darker hue.. so the contrast was fine.The Box joints we...

Welcome to the wonderful world of LJ’s (Enjoy) Step on in, The water’s fine, fine, fine.You can ask, show, teach, learn, and Share woodworking experiences.There’s something here for anyone that likes working with wood.Plus new friendsGod bless

Welcome to LJ’s, correct me if I’m wrong, however your reference to Pinole and Mt Diablo, I am going to guess your some where in California. I grew up in Cupertino. Looked at your projects nice boxes, I have tried many and get better every time, should have taken a class and saved some tim and wood.